Arthritis drug takes on HIV's last hiding spot: the brain
NCT ID NCT05452564
First seen Mar 24, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests whether baricitinib, an FDA-approved arthritis pill, can lower the amount of HIV hiding in the brain. Even when standard HIV therapy keeps the virus low in the blood, it can persist in the central nervous system. About 95 adults with well-controlled HIV will receive baricitinib or a placebo for 24 weeks. Researchers will use spinal taps, blood tests, and thinking assessments to measure changes.
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Emory University Hospital
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Grady Memorial Hospital
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
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